Global Sporting Events

Our global sporting events mission: "The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan supports the interests of its members, along with the organisers of the 2019 Rugby World Cup 2019, and the 2020 Olympics & Paralympics, to achieve the best possible organisation, business and community results before, during and after the events."

1st July 2017. July at the BCCJ started with a unique afternoon networking event in association with the ANZCCJ at the Embassy of New Zealand, Shibuya, featuring a panel discussion on sports sponsorship, a BBQ, and a live screening of the second British & Irish Lions vs. New Zealand All Blacks.

10th May 2017. At the latest in a series of Global Sporting Events, a recorded screening of the 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool Draw was shown followed by an analysis by an expert panel on the allocation, teams, and opportunities for business.

The Paralympics: Transforming Perceptions and Inspiring Excellence

7th March 2017. BCCJ members heard from Tim Hollingsworth, CEO of the British Paralympic Association, and triple Paralympian Andy Barrow, on best practicies in the business of the Paralympics and how sport can transform perceptions and inspire excellence.

25 March 2016. The BCCJ event, "What about the Paralympics?" shared the challenges, inspiration and energy of Paralympic athletes in Japan.What actions need to be taken in Japan to take the momentum from the UK Paralympics to the next level and beyond? How can mindsets be changed? How can Japanese and British companies support the agenda?

BCCJ Launches Global Sporting Events Champions Network

16 March 2016. BCCJ Global Sporting Events Champions - member companies that have pledged support for delivering successful GSE events in Japan - attended an invitation-only roundtable supported by the British Embassy, at the Shangri La Tokyo where they cemented their commitment to bringing together GSE knowledge from public organisations, NPOs, membership organisations, UK-based trade bodies, media, and individual advocates.

Rugby World Cup - The Community Legacy

25 February 2016. Members and guests listened to Neil Snowball, Chief Operating Officer for England Rugby 2015, speak about the impact and opportunities the upcoming 2019 Rugby World Cup hosted in Japan will bring to the community.

9 February 2016. UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) hosted a briefing at the British Embassy for BCCJ members at which Bill Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer of the British Olympic Association (BOA), shared insights into the BOA, Team GB, and the partnership and sponsorship opportunities that exist as a partner of Team GB for Tokyo 2020

Night Street Rugby

8th December 2015. Members, friends and family were invited to come play street rugby at the famous Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium.

5th July 2015. Friends and families joined "Nihonbashi Street Rugby", which saw Sakura Dori, one of Tokyo's busiest streets, transformed into pitches where adults and children could play short games of Street Rugby.

24th March 2015. Graham Davis, BCCJ Global Sporting Events lead, Brian Christian, Principal of the British School in Tokyo and Chuo Rugby Football Union's Executive Director, Hiroyuki Koyama gave updates to members on activities related to Tokyo 2020 and Rugby World Cup 2019.

20th October 2014. John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce in the UK. Peter Bishop, Deputy Chief Executive at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce/World Chambers Federation ATA Carnet Council and ATA Administrative Committee.